Why Content Curation Is Here to StayAt times, content creators and content curators have been at odds. But the sheer volume of "stuff" and noise on the web has made curation essential. This post discusses the status of the curator on today's social web.

Social Enterprise: 5 Tips for Getting Execs on BoardThere's no longer much question about whether corporations need to be engaged in social media, but convincing the head honchos of the value can be challenging. We spoke to some of the top names in social strategy and got some great tips on bringing the boardroom up to speed.

How Does Twitter’s New Social Good Initiative Stack Up?The recent launch of Twitter's Hope140 campaign has already done some good for important causes, but how effective is it when compared to other social awareness and fundraising campaigns? This post discusses the pros and cons of tweet-based charity.

5 Ways Facebook’s Open Graph Will Impact E-commerceFacebook's new Open Graph technology could dramatically change how we interact with the web, especially when it comes to online shopping. These five predictions lay out what to expect from your favorite e-commerce sites in the near future.

Tech & Mobile

Top 10 iPhone Apps for TV FanaticsWhether you're addicted to Lost, or have taken up the guilty pleasure of Gossip Girl, there are great TV tie-in apps that will keep you up to date, and tapped into some great bonus materials.

8 Best Android Apps for Health and FitnessWhether you're looking to get in shape or stay that way, your mobile device can help. The Android Market is full of health-minded apps that can keep you on track toward physical fitness. This post reviews eight of the best.

7 Ways to Customize Your Real Life OnlineSometimes, a startup can offer unique products that a big retailer or e-commerce outfit just can't. These seven websites will customize all sorts of cool stuff — from shoes, to chocolate, to pet food.

NFC Technology: 6 Ways It Could Change Our Daily LivesNear field communication technology, which enables data to be transferred between mobile devices at close range, has been around for some time. Recently, it has been gaining traction as a practical way to shop, do business, and more. Check out these examples that could become commonplace in the near future.

5 Great Ways to Find Music That Suits Your MoodThere are plenty of ways to generate a playlist based on artist, song, or genre. But what if you just need a tune-stream for a broken heart, or an energizing workout? These five web apps can do it with a few clicks.

Business

5 Simple Tools for a Paperless OfficeMany small businesses are still beholden to paper for a variety of reasons, but there are some easy changes you can make to your document systems to dramatically reduce that consumption. Check out these tools and apps that can get your business moving in a greener (and cheaper) direction.

4 Ways Foursquare Can Improve Your WorkplaceThough mainly thought of as a location-based social game, Foursquare is showing some big internal potential for companies. Build camaraderie, enthusiasm, and knowledge among your team. This post can show you how.

HOW TO: Cultivate Your Brand’s Super UsersThe customers who already use and love your product could be the most influential spokespeople for your brand. This post discusses how to identify these super users, and how to make the most of their passion.

HOW TO: Make Sure You’re Tracking the Right DataThe flood gates are open on social data, and if marketers don't pay attention to the right things, the volume can easily get overwhelming. Here are some tips for honing in on the data the really matters to your marketing strategy.

What Facebook’s Open Graph Means for Your BusinessFacebook's latest big changes have big ramifications for marketers and businesses with a presence on the network and the web at large. Find out what these developments mean for your social strategy in this post.

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